California State University, Long Beach

It is moderately difficult to get into California State University, Long Beach. The acceptance rate at California State University, Long Beach is 47%. Out of 66,991 applications received in 2023, 31,412 students were offered admission.

If you are planning on applying to California State University, Long Beach, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 11/30 and the application fee costs $55.

Students who apply to California State University, Long Beach for fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than February 15.

California State University, Long Beach Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of California State University, Long Beach's admissions stats.

California State University, Long Beach 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	Yes

California State University, Long Beach Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for California State University, Long Beach.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	11 30	February 15

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Applying Early to California State University, Long Beach?

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California State University, Long Beach may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with California State University, Long Beach directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on California State University, Long Beach Admissions

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How To Get Into California State University, Long Beach

CSU Long Beach is a moderately difficult school to get into.

In 2022, CSU Long Beach accepted 47% of students, about 31,412 of the 66,991 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like CSU Long Beach, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to California State University, Long Beach

For more information on transferring to California State University, Long Beach, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to California State University, Long Beach

California State University, Long Beach has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into California State University, Long Beach?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at California State University, Long Beach

Wondering what factors are considered by California State University, Long Beach during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Geographical Residence	Considered
State Residency	Considered

Make sure to check with California State University, Long Beach for more information on admission factors.

California State University, Long Beach 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to California State University, Long Beach, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with California State University, Long Beach's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into California State University, Long Beach?

Students admitted to California State University, Long Beach have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7. California State University, Long Beach considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

California State University, Long Beach is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to California State University, Long Beach

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is November 30.

Transfer students can enroll in California State University, Long Beach during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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California State University, Long Beach Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to California State University, Long Beach?

❌ Students who are admitted to California State University, Long Beach must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does California State University, Long Beach accept transfer credits?

✅ California State University, Long Beach accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Do I have to submit test scores to California State University, Long Beach?

✅ California State University, Long Beach is not test optional.

What is California State University, Long Beach's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for California State University, Long Beach is 47%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at California State University, Long Beach?

🟨 California State University, Long Beach may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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